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Blood donations desperately needed
With the COVID-19 pandemic causing a serious strain on the nation’s blood supply, donating blood is now more important than ever. […]
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Setting resolutions that stick
It is estimated that only 8% of people who make New Year’s resolutions accomplish them. And while budgeting, reading books and visiting new places may top some resolutions lists, statistically the most popular resolutions each year are focused on physical health – eating right and exercising. […]
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Outdoor yoga and brunch merge in a fun, local offering
It turns out that plenty of local residents are Down(dog) to Brunch, as the combination of outdoor yoga and brunch has taken off in St. Charles Parish. […]
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Local educator releases debut book aimed at helping teens
Destrehan native Dr. Christie Cognevich, who graduated as salutatorian of Destrehan High School in 2002, is living out her publishing dreams with the recent release of her debut title – Depression: Tips and Insights for Teens. […]
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Access Health utilizes total mind and body health approach for pediatric patients
While staying on top of a child’s physical health is extremely important, health care providers with Access Health Louisiana are eager to encourage parents and caregivers about the importance of behavioral health in children as well. […]
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Inspired by weight loss, chiropractor determined to help others
Melissa Myers feels far more joyful when she looks in the mirror these days, and now she’s working to help as many others as possible share that feeling. […]
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Doctor says early stages of COVID pandemic like nothing else he’s seen
While he is a second generation healthcare professional who has followed in the footsteps of his father, a longtime physician, and mother, who has worked in healthcare all of her life, it was some time before Dr. Jorge Morales knew this was his calling. […]
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Frontline doctor warns ‘This is a real and serious infection’
Born and raised in India, Dr. Pallavi Sunkara found a great desire to help others sparked while doing volunteer work in high school, as the encouragement of a trusted teacher guided her on a path that ultimately led her to medicine. […]
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Free mental health services just a phone call away
With pandemic-related anxiety, stress and uncertainty at an all-time high, many people may be finding themselves seeking out mental health services. The good news for St. Charles Parish residents is that free help is only a call away. […]